Bodrum Castle
Bodrum Castle between 1415-1437 in honor of San Pedro was built by the Knights of Rhodes. tombstones and one of the seven ancient wonders of the world and the 14th century, were destroyed by earthquake in marble was used for the construction of the castle. Five main towers, the architectural styles that reflect some of the countries, the Tower of English, French Tour, Spanish, Italian and German tower called the tower was built. Knights of the wall facing the sea wall, thin and black ministers have been strengthened, as they attacked from the ground waiting.
Bodrum was taken by the Turkish in 1523. After 1895, the castle was used as a prison. This museum, underwater archeology, Mycenaean, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine, work in unity, especially the results in chronological order since 1960, are shown in different sections have been converted.
ShipwreckIn Gothic church in the courtyard, the findings of the Bronze Age, dating back to 3000-2000 items and weapons at this time to dig graves found near the region Mycenaean Bodrum - Ortakent has been found are displayed. right side of the chapel to its original position, behind British Columbia in 1200 Gelidonya ruin described in the copper-side install unknown art and excavations have been discovered under water off the coast of Cape Gelidonya Under George Bass 1960.
In the south chapel, next to the castle wall, a traditional Turkish bath bathroom in an old building details are displayed.
Amphorae chapel on the left leads to the narrow streets of Amphora Parking. Therefore, the port Sparrow Hall and debris surrounding seems hollow glass, a vis-à-vis ruin Glass Hall and the fourteenth century, and the sparrow, and all the glass works in the collection of glass exposed Harbour.
Adai Princess towers placed in the top of the fortress. Italian Tower, on the ground floor of the Palace of coins and jewelry in the early seventh century, Roman and Ottoman periods, as shown. Hall of the middle floor of the tower is one of the classic era. A variety of bronze and ceramic objects and sculptures dating back five centuries are displayed here. Small Tower, the highest point of the castle lies in the Princess Room and the museum houses cario most interesting places. Introduction of a tomb discovered in 1989 in Bodrum. Jewelry coffin skeleton, adopted mother of the Big Island, who were identified as Alexander said. University of Manchester, while having covered by the state and the Princess scaleton a place in the room as it is exposed.